I finally got to try Katsu Burger with my son earlier this week (weekday afternoon), and I can confidently say it lived up to the hype! When I initially walked in, it wasn't too busy, but it filled up quickly while I was still figuring out how to order. They use a kiosk system where you choose dine-in or takeout, and it's nicr that each menu item had photos and ingredient descriptions so it made it way easier to decide, especially for our first visit. The space itself is small and quaint with a couple tables, but full of lovely art. There's lots of cute anime and Japanese-themed decor, including figurines, plushies, and artwork, giving the place such a cozy, cutesy aesthetic. I also noticed they might be hiring, based on the sign at the entrance. I came here because my cousin-in-law (who lives in upper Washington) mentioned the place, and I needed a redemption meal after being disappointed by another chicken spot recently. Katsu Burger definitely delivered! The burgers here aren't your typical American-style burgers. They don't taste as greasy and sub cabbage instead of lettuce, similar to garnish for a tonkatsu plate. And surprisingly, the photos on the kiosk actually match what you get (no false advertising here!). The employee behind the counter was super kind and helped guide us through the ordering process. I don't think they take cash so maybe that's why orders are placed through the kiosk. For food: My son ordered the Tokyo Tower burger as-is, and I tried the Umami Burger with light cabbage (not a huge fan of crunchy water veggies like lettuce/cabbage/etc.). Both were AMAZING. I have heard of tonkatsu but I had no idea what beef katsu was before this. Thought it was just a regular beef patty, but wow.. it was crispy, flavorful, and just overall delicious. We ordered takeout and didn't even get home for about 30 minutes, but the food was still warm enough to enjoy without reheating. Portion-wise, my burger was perfect: filling but manageable (i think i made the right choice with light cabbage). My son's Tokyo Tower was massive (almost too big for him to handle xD), but we both agreed everything tasted incredible. I was tempted to try a bento box, but I knew I wouldn't finish it if I was already ordering a katsu burger. Next time though! My son already has his eye on the enormous Mt. Fuji burger, so we'll definitely be back. Parking is decent, though it can get busy during the day since it's near a gym and other businesses. Overall, if you're in the Lacey area, you HAVE to try this Katsu Burger at least once. It looks like they have about 8 other locations too in the other towns so if you're not in Lacey, there still might be one nearby you. The burgers are absolutely the star of the show :) I'm already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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I was happy to find out that Lacey had its own Katsu Butger. I'd been to the one in Georgetown in Seattle. I recently moved back to Lacey from Seattle and am glad to see great restaurants from Seattle choosing to open up shop here. I absolutely love burgers, I actually prefer mine no frills and class. But I also love Japanese food--Katsu Burger is the perfect solution when I can't decide between something Asian or a burger for dinner. The Lacey location is at a spot that once served great burgers when I was a kid and was also a Thai joint for a while. read more

Burgers are amazing! Love this idea and even more how flavorful this is! We've been here so many times I can't even recall each order! Absolutely go for it! Only thing- personal pet peeve is ordering from kiosk instead of person. Oh and do not skip the fries!!!!! read more

I ordered online for pickup recently and got the Katsu Curry Chicken and the Nori fries. I had a coupon with DoorDash so it was a great deal. I'd never been here and was wanting a good chicken sandwich. It fulfilled all my cravings and was so good and huge btw! Definitely will be back again when I need a nice big fried sandwich. I only did pick up but the service was excellent as well and the workers were working hard. read more

Katsu Burger - Katsu Curry Burger, Fries - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

Great service, very friendly. The place is light & bright with a clean dining area AND bathrooms. Good choices on the menu. You order through the tablets and they make your food and bring it out to you. Everything was prepared well, seasoned well, and presented well. Very tasty food; katsu was extra crispy & juicy, and not greasy at all. The fries were good, they reminded me of In-N-Out fries. I love the slaw with the bento box, very crunchy and not too much mayo. I will definitely be back. read more

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Fried chicken or pork chop burgers are pretty good but no thank you to the deep fried hamburger. The fries aren't bad. The milk shakes are average at best. I had higher hopes for this place. Maybe they will improve over time. I do love the cat pictures. read more

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Food I had the Tokyo Classic Beef, 12 spices fries, and Green Tea Milkshake. The burger was good and juicy, but wasn't drenched in sauces which is good and less messy. Green tea milkshake was on the sweet side for my taste, but it was good. Service Cashless, order in kiosk, and the server will bring your food to your table. Also, the server went to everyone's table and ask how everything was. Make sure you properly dispose of the trash and don't live it on the table. Ambiance Noise level is average with background music. The place is well kept and clean. Nothing fancy just a good burger place. read more

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First time here. Customer service was excellent. Really helpful people working there. Ordered the basic burger with 9 spice fries. Everything was delicious! Definitely will come back and try other stuff. read more

Katsu Burger - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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I've seen this place for months hyped up on an Olympia FB page, so I wanted to honor the positive reviews with a visit. I was fascinated by all the unique flavor in my Impossible Burger even being at the back end of a cold. The burger add ins were a perfect choice for me Minus pickle and tomato. Two add ins I NEVER add. My wife's Chicken was crisp but juicy. Seems the only opportunity for either of us was in the fries. Though mine was was a bad choice for the seasoning (I added a curry shake, this wasn't a good choice for me and I wouldn't get it again. For my wife she said her fries just weren't hot enough but we chalked that up to being take out and led to took much time for them to cool down. Both of us would go again. I'm actually craving the burger today and would have it again if I could! My wife did add the fries seem to be bigger portions for in house orders. read more

Katsu Burger - Ninja Burger with Impossible Burger as the protein. Fries with curry shake, Katsu Burger Cole slaw - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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New spot in Lacey driving a lot of excitement, so we came to check it out. We were the first ones in. Walk up to kiosk and order. No cash accepted. Lady behind the counter said to let her know if we needed any help. People were coming in as we waited, looks like a good start to the day. Food came out quickly. We got the Godzilla Attack burger. The cheese on the burger was not melted. Meat to bun ratio--could use a little mote meat. Toppings were good and fresh. I definitely like that cabbage is used instead of lettuce. We opted to make it a meal which was an additional $6.60. We went with the Nori Fries. They were just okay. All in all...just okay. Not good enough for the $21.45 price tag for one burger meal. May or may not come back, but would not be a regular or go-to spot for us. read more

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I love this place.It's got such a nice atmosphere and the people are so nice! The food is amazing and the shakes are superb. I highly recommend! read more

Katsu Burger - Beautiful lobby!!! - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

Tried the Georgetown shop years ago on daughters recommendation. Pretty tasty Katsu burger. Fries had an Asian flavor.

I've eaten at the South Seattle location when I lived in King County, so I was super hyped to have the Lacey location open up after moving to Thurston County a few years ago. This is what I like to call designer food.. meaning that they don't just put up the typical F-ve Guys or In and O*t burger, which you can find that style at a gazillion places, many of which are outstanding (thinking of you Vans, Buns of Glory, Eastside Big Tom), but this menu is an eclectic mix of tastes and flavors you absolutely will not find anywhere else.. It's Japanese Fusion Burgers, so if you're of fan of fusion, or Japanese inspired tastes.. GO HERE! My goto burgers are Godzilla and the Ohayou Gozaimasu usually with Curry Fries and wasabi Mayo.. yummmmm read more

Food and service was amazing, this was our first time trying. If you're considering the katsu dog but not sure, definitely go for it. It was delicious!!!! Burgers are huge, and worth every penny. Especially if you're a Kastu fan! They have a cool like room with a bunch of anime photos and Pokémon paintings on the wall. They do a great job at breaking down all the food if you have questions. read more

Katsu Burger - Godzilla Dog with fries. Honey mustard is - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

Order is done mainly on a kiosk but there's someone there to help at all times. The food is to die for and the servers are always friendly and smiling. Best burgers ever! And clean ingredients. read more

The food was so good, even my picky adult kids loved it. We will definitely come back.

This place is not just for meat eaters! Their Impossible Katsu Burger is nearly an inch thick and loaded with FLAVOR. They also have a tofu burger that I haven't tried yet. There are a tremendous number of ways to personalize your burger. And fries. There is no scent of old oil in this place. The owner is friendly and does whatever it takes to make your meal exactly the way you want it. This is an amazing place! Nice ambiance, too. I can't wait to go back! read more

Jay helped us out and he was sooooo nice. He explained the menu and everything we could get, he told us his favorites and what is popular. we got the mushroom melt and the baja chicken sandwich, both with fries. SO DELICIOUS!! He even gave us extra sauces to try and would check in on us. The theme is super cute too, decorated nicely. Definitely going back next time we visit Lacey. read more

Katsu Burger - Baja Dori Burger, Kyoto Mushroom Melt Burger - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

The owners were super nice and hard working. The food and the burgers were amazing. Definitely coming back soon!

After reading so many great reviews I had to try Katsu Burger today and it is well worth the stop. Had the Tokyo Classic Chicken. The vegetables were a great addition. Curry Fries are the bomb. And don't miss out on the Mango Shake. Welcoming atmosphere and fantastically friendly staff. I will be back. read more

Katsu Burger - Outside - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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Bland flavors. Was hoping for a tasty yummy burger with additional flavor from the fried katsu coating but that wasn't the case here. Our family tried several different burgers and none were great. The best thing we had here were their furikake fries. Probably will not return. Want a great burger nearby try the new Smashburgers near 23 Kitchens. Very nice staff though at this Katsu Burger location. read more

Just moved down from Seattle to Olympia and was excited to see that Katsu Burger has made it this far down south. This place was on par with the one in Factoria - really good katsu chicken burgers, super fresh toppings, fries were hot, and service was really friendly and efficient. We got our food to go, but the interior space looked nice, casual, and clean. Cute decor and relaxed atmosphere. We'll be back to eat-in sometime! read more

Katsu Burger - Ninja Chicken Katsu burger with bacon. Perfect. - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

Some of the best burgers I've ever had their burgers are amazing. It's hard to find something this unique. I'm happy to deliver as well.

*generous portions *interesting flavors *lots of options to customize your meal *clean dining room *friendly, helpful staff read more

Tokyo chicken burger is delicious. Curry katsu also fantastic. Koroki very good. Been back a few times now.

This was our first time going in and the worker was so nice with explaining everything on their menu for us. Portions were huge, we should have shared fries. The establishment was clean. A little pricey but overall delicious. read more

Katsu Burger - Kyoto Mushroom Melt - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

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Walked in and got greeted right away. Then was instructed to place my order on their kiosk and ask if I needed help with ordering. Food came out in a timely manner. The burger was tasty but this place is overpriced for a burger and fries. read more

Expensive for real. Not all that. Good service tho came here after a long day hungry asf it do be a good portion size but yea go somewhere else read more

Good food. Great service. Easy menu. Location is nestled into an easily accessible place. I will be back again.

We are so happy to have Katsu Burger in town. The kids and I stopped by, of course my eyes are bigger than what I can eat. I ordered Ohayou Gozaimuso, the kids went for the Tokyo Classic. I have yet to be able to finish. Great comfort food. read more

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Really fine food. Coming from the Midwest myself, I recognize that the American version of this is the Midwest "Pork Tenderloin" sandwich, which oddly does not use pork tenderloin as a cut. The idea here is also the same as a European Schnitzel sandwich. They're all breaded, fried protein in a burger roll. "Katsu" is the frying method in Japan: the favorite version is Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet), but Katsu Burger offers numerous other proteins (beef, chicken, tofu). What's special here are the sauces and other fillings in the sandwiches. This is not your grandfather's burger. Wasabi dressing and shredded cabbage? (Delish.) The prices are a few clicks higher than people typically expect for a "burger." But these are not just any old burger, and maybe those who like quality and novelty/fusion can keep this place afloat. People who favor bulk for their buck might look elsewhere. Fingers crossed for Katsu Burger! And the place seems impeccably clean. Not gluten-free, alas, or I could take my mother there... read more

The size of the burger was amazing. Vegetarian friendly. Both tofu and impossible. I really like the place.

Very much enjoyed the food, family friendly environment, ease of dining process and the customer care.

Godzilla. I ordered the spicy one. Wasn't overly spicy but it had a decent amount and great flavor. Very good burger. The texture and volume of all the ingredients were perfect. Loved the onions and greens. We didn't get to experience the dining area but we definitely enjoyed the burgers at home. read more

Katsu Burger - Godzilla. I ordered the spicy one. - Japanese Near Me - Lacey, Washington

I dream about Katsu Burger. This place is literally why I will never lose any weight! haha. I have tried a few others in The Sound, but this one in Lacey is by far, my favorite. The staff in there just go above and beyond to make your experience amazing. I drive all the way from the Peninsula to visit (about 1 hour drive). The lady who works in there, I think she is the owner or manager, she just tries so hard to make every customer feel at home. The food is amazing and their standards are just so awesome. Online order is great. Yesterday, I had an issue with an online order (I think the time change caused some weird y2k issue in the order system, lol), and it changed my pickup time and store in the order process. I walked into the Lacey location (the one I had meant to order from) and the lady reached out to their central order help desk to get me assistance. She really went above and beyond to help, even calling multiple times to help. She remedied it. And made sure my order in-store was perfect. I would post pics, but my food doesnt last long enough to photograph! Portions are great, quality is superb. My go to order is the Curry Burger with Beef, with Curry fries with curry mayo. My spouse loves the Tokyo classic and sometimes Godzilla, and the nori fries with Tonkatsu. I can also vouch for their hotdogs (so yummy) and the katsu curry. I lived in Japan for a time, and this place is legit. read more

First experience. Was worried about deep fried meat. Amazing flavor, nice and crispy and NOT greasy. Cant say enough about Thr chocolate milkshakes. Ow we was so helpful in explaining how everything is cooked. Will definitely be back read more

WOW. I haven't even left the building and I feel compelled to leave a review and that has never happened. This place does NOT miss. The burgers are literally so big but so quality. Best of both worlds. We told the gentleman in the front it was our first time and he was very helpful. My buddy, who treats housing burgers like it's a sport btw, said it was the best burger he ever had. (The Ao Kabi) and the 12 season fries.. YUM. Can't wait to come back. Side note, the ambience and decor is very fun and nostalgic. 10/10 would recommend read more

Outrageously delicious hamburgers! Easily the best actual burger meat I've ever had. Not sure what they put in it, but it's delicious. The rest of the condiments on the burger are no slouch either. This burger is juicy and almost so big that you can't get your mouth around it. I can hardly wait to try every other thing on the menu, the Tokyo Classic is just that classic! The people were really nice and the atmosphere was really fun so if you're up for that give this place a try you won't be sorry. read more

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Katsu Burger in Lacey. There were so many great choices but we started with the basic and shared a "Tokyo Classic" burger. You can choose between beef, pork, or chicken. We went with the chicken and it was simply bursting with flavor! We also shared a side of the wasabi coleslaw which was amazing! The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean and orderly, and tastefully decorated. In all, it was a very pleasant and pleasurable experience and we look forward to returning often! read more

I was so excited to try this place. I lived in Japan a few years and loved a Katsu burger place called MOS Burger. I was hoping this would be similar to that. Unfortunately- It wasn't close to my expectations. Overall the burger was big, fresh, crispy. The flavor was definitely lacking. I don't think they put enough sauce on it. I'm not sure I will be going back. read more